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Patent GB-190022321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-freed Franking Devices.
Inventor: LEIGH HENRY HARINGTON
Filed: 1900-12-07
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 22,321. Leigh, H. H., [Kahrs, C. H., Hallingstad, B., and Lea, M.]. Dec. 7. Postmarking-machines.-The stamp x is attached to the bent end of a long spring a, and normally rests upon an inking-pad e designed to slide on guides d. A lever g, fulcrumed at k, is connected by a coiled spring n to a platen f, and bears a pin h, which engages a strip i on the side of the spring. The lever is also connected to the inking-pad by a branch l and a pin m. Thus, when it is operated, the platen is raised, the inking-pad is shifted aside and the stamp, after being raised, is thrown down, when the pin escapes from the projecting edge of the spring. The lever g is operated by pulling out a slide w, which comprises a split section v containing a loose section u. A coin dropped into an upsetting-pocket p is tipped into a funnel s on the slide w, and connects the forked and loose sections while it rests on a fixed shelf t. If a coin is not heavy enough to upset the pivoted pocket, an arm y extending from the slide operates a bell-crank o, which tips the pocket after the funnel s is drawn away.
Patent GB-190022479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators
Inventor: HORNSBY WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-12-10
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 22,479. Hornsby, W., and Roberts, D. Dec. 10. Water-tube boilers.-Boilers of the type shown are provided with firing-openings d at one or both sides, in addition to those at the front at c. The fire bars of the front and side portions of the grate are arranged longitudinally and transversely, respectively. Baffle tiles i cover a portion of the length of the lower tubes from both ends.
Patent GB-190101368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cinder or Hot Metal Cars for Blast Furnaces.
Inventor: WEIMER EDGAR ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-01-21
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 1368. Weimer, E. A. Jan. 21. Foundry ladles.-Relates to tip-wagons for conveying molten cinder or metal from blast furnaces. The body 1 is connected to spur-wheels 6 gearing with the racks 7, to which is secured a plate 9, having a slot 10 to receive a pin projecting from, and bolted to, the hub of one of the wheels 6, and having studs 15 which are engaged by the fork 16 of the piston-rod 17, normally locked by the plate 26<1> carried by the spring lever 35. Fig. 2 shows the parts arranged for tipping the ladle to the right. A quantity of compressed air or steam is first admitted through the port 43 to cushion the piston, after which the fluid is admitted to the other side of the piston, first lifting the small piston 37 causing the lever 35 to depress the plate 26', releasing the collar 41 on the piston-rod from the slot 27, Fig. 8, and then forcing the piston 17' out to dump the ladle, which is returned to its central position by admitting fluid to the other end of the cylinder, and is locked automatically by the plate 26'. The ladle is tipped to the left by swinging the cylinder 18 with the pivoted bars 19 to the reverse position to that shown in Fig. 2, a catch on the lever engaging with the stop 34. A pin, operated by levers, is inserted through a hole in the flange of a wheel 6 to lock it when the car is travelling.
Patent GB-190102374-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Process and Apparatus for Forming Dough into Rolls and the like.
Inventor: KORTH MARTIN
Filed: 1901-02-04
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 2374. Korth, M. Feb. 4. Moulding cakes &c.- Dough is shaped and divided into rolls, cakes, &c. by forcing it through a perforated press-plate and against a yielding flour &c.strewing-surface, and then cutting it off. The machinery is shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 1, and parts separately in Figs. 4 and 6. Two cylinders 1 and 2, Fig. 1, are secured together by flanges 15, and the dough rests on a piston 3, which is contained in the cylinder 2, provided with airtight packing, and operated by means of a threaded rod 4, a threaded spur-wheel 6 in a bearing 5, and a worm - shaft 7 carrying a spur-wheel 10 meshing with a pinion 11 on a spindle 13 provided with a hand-wheel 14. The cylinder 2 is closed at the top by a hinged plate 16, Figs. 1 and 6, provided with perforations 17, preferably with the outlet ends smaller in cross-section than in the inlet ends. A slide or cutter plate 19, provided with corresponding perforations having sharpened or knife edges, is adapted to be reciprocated by means of a hand-lever 24 and dovetailed bars 18 moving in grooves of the plate 16. The bars 18 may be screwed to the plate 16 and the plate 19 replaced by perforated steel strips. The plate 19 may be arranged to rotate on the plate 16. A loose plate 20, Fig. 1, with perforations corresponding to and larger than those of the plate 16, is placed above the slide and carries all the rolls &c. formed so that they can all be removed together. A hinged cover 28, Figs. 1 and 4, is provided with projections 31, in which bolts 32 are arranged to carry a receptacle 37 for strewing flour &c. on the dough. The receptacle is closed at the bottom by a perforated plate 34, and provided with internal ridges 38 screwed to or made in one with the top plate. A cloth 35 of loose texture is fastened over the plate 34 by a ring 36. Springs 33, coiled round the bolts 32, cause the plate 34 to exert a yielding pressure on the dough. The strewing-apparatus may be replaced by a cloth passed through flour and placed on the plate 20. The bolts 32 act on a lever 46, Fig. 1, provided with a weighty projection 48, in which moves a bolt 49 having a scale and a thumb-screw 50 for adjustment. A foot of the bolt 49 is adapted to sound an alarm bell 51, and indicate that the shaped rolls &c. should be cut off and removed. A lever 43 rests on a projection 56 of the cover 28, and is connected by means of a spring 42 and a ring 44 to the base of the machine, and serves to facilitate turning of the cover. The plate 16 is shown secured by means of lugs 22, hinged bolts 38, and nuts 39 with handles 40.
Patent GB-190102764-A (GB)
Title: Improved Tool Holder for Metal-cutting Machines.
Inventor: ROLLER ALBERT
Filed: 1901-02-08
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 2764. Roller, A. Feb. 8. Planing; tool-holders.-A holder for planing, turning, or like tools has a shank a with a slot in which is pivoted a lever c, one end projecting slightly above the shank and the other bearing against the tool f. The securing of the shank in the support e causes the lever to be depressed to grip the tool as shown, the tool being placed in an aperture of suitable shape in the head b.
Patent GB-190103870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Envelopes and Note-paper
Inventor: LYSLEY ROSA ELIZA
Filed: 1901-02-22
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 3870. Lysley, R. E. Feb. 22. Envelopes; lettersheets.- Relates to a combined envelope and lettersheet. The blank shown is folded in turn along the lines c, d, e, and is finally closed by turning down the flap b. In a modification, the sheet is extended to the left, to give extra writing-space.
Patent GB-190107324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Treatment of Lime.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1901-04-09
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 7324. Thompson, W. P., [Dodge, H. P.]. April 9. Lime.-Freshly-burnt lime is reduced to a line granular or pulverulent condition, and is then vigorously and rapidly mixed in the open air with sufficient water to produce hydration. The mass obtained is allowed to cool, and is subsequently reduced, if required, to a pulverulent form and screened or sifted. The lime to be treated should preferably contain an appreciable quantity of magnesia. The product will keep for a considerable time without caking, swelling, or otherwise changing.
Patent GB-190111376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Portable Apparatus for Punching and Registering Passengers Tickets in Tramways Cars, Omnibuses, and like Places.
Inventor: FRASER MALCOLM
Filed: 1901-06-04
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 11,376. Fraser, M. June 4. Ticket punches.-The lever 4, operating the punch in a hole 8, bears on a pawl 15 which drives a ratchetwheel 17 to operate a bell hammer 24 and advance counting-wheels. A notch 18 in the pawl catches a stop 19 if the lever is not fully depressed. A catch 10 normally locks the lever until a pin 9, pushed by the ticket to be punched, disengages it.
Patent GB-190113392-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method for Producing a Solid Composition Containing Formaldehyde.
Inventor: GROPPLER ROBERT
Filed: 1901-07-01
Granted: 1902-07-01
Abstract: 13,392. Groppler, R. July 1. Disinfectants.-A solid solution of formaldehyde is produced by acting upon formaldehyde solution with a very small proportion of a soda soap. The process may be carried out by dissolving common or dried neutral or acid soap of a suitable fatty or resin acid in an aqueous solution of formaldehyde ; by treating a fatty or resin acid, especially stearic acid, with carbonate of soda or soda lye, and dissolving the soap thus produced in formaldehyde solution ; by passing formaldehyde gas into a solution of soda soap ; or by combining equivalent quantities of sodium carbonate or hydrate and a fatty or resin acid in formaldehyde solution. Part of the soda soap or sodium carbonate or hydrate used in the foregoing processes may be replaced by the corresponding potassium compounds.
Patent GB-190117881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Harness Hames and Tugs
Inventor: YAPP WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-09-06
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 17,881. Yapp, W. Sept. 6. Collars, neck; fastening. - The trace h is attached to the hame a by a spring connection to absorb shocks. The trace is attached to a hook b<1>, upon the stem of which is a coiled spring enclosed in a case c. The case has arms c<2> provided with eyes for a pin f, which also passes through eyes on the collars e round the hame. The case is also formed with or fixed to a plate g, which is secured to the body of the collar.
Patent GB-190119925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Explosion and Combustion Motors
Inventor: PETIN JEAN JULES HIPPOLYTE
Filed: 1901-10-05
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 19,925. Petin, J. J. H. Oct. 5. Gas and like engines - Water is spraved into the combustion chamber at the moment of explosion or during combustion, to absorb the excessive heat and render a water jacket unnecessary. By this method of working, acetylene may be used in the engine. The motor comprises a doubleacting motor cylinder a, combustible charge pumps c, and water pumps d. The admission valves h, i are operated by projections h<1> i<1> on the piston.
Patent GB-190123803-A (GB)
Title: Improved Exercising Apparatus for Straightening the Legs.
Inventor: LANGEL FRANZ
Filed: 1901-11-23
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 23,803. Langel, F. Nov. 23. Exercising-apparatus.-Relates to exercising. apparatus for straightening abnormal legs &c. The appliance consists of a block, of the form shown in Fig. 1, having a flat surface a and a double inclined surface b. In the first instance, the person using the apparatus sits in a chair, and has his feet strapped heel to heel on the plane surface a, so that they are in a straight line, as shown in Fig. 2. The feet are then moved in order to bring the knees together. A more severe exercise is obtained by strapping the feet heel to heel on the double inclined surface b. Holes d and notches g, f are provided for the straps c.
Patent GB-190124584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Post Marking and Stamp Cancelling Machines
Inventor: WAITE HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1901-12-03
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 24,584. Waite, H. E. Dec. 3. Postmarking-machines.-The roller 5 carrying the postmarking and cancelling die 6 is on a vertical shaft 1, which is geared to a parallel shaft 2. The impression roller 8 is carried by a curved arm 9 pivoted on an arm 11 pivoted on the frame at 12 and pulled by a strong spring 13. The tail of the arm 9 is pulled by a weaker spring 15. The letters are fed in vertical position on a band 7. An eccentric or cam 17 on the shaft 2 is connected to the arm 9 by a spring 19, and when no letter is present, operates to move the roller 8 away from the roller 5 each time the die 6 passes. When a letter is fed, it engages a finger 22 pivoted on the arm 11 and having a tail connected to the spring 15. The letter moves the finger 22 so that a catch 28 engages the end of the arm 9, locking it and the roller 8 in printing position, against the pull of the spring 19, until the die has passed and marked the letter. To continue the movement of the letter, the shaft 2 is provided with a spiral or scroll spring 29, which engages the letter between it and the disc 24 on the shaft 1.
Patent GB-190124830-A (GB)
Filed: 1901-12-05
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 24,830. Fabrik Schiller'scher Verschl³sse Akt.-Ges. and West, G. Dec. 5. Opening bottles, jars, and like vessels; jars etc.; stoppers.-Relates to means for lifting or opening the covers or stoppers of preserve or sweetmeat jars, or like vessels, and is shown as applied to a cover a provided with spring teeth i adapted to engage under the shoulder k of the vessel, but is applicable also to other covers, such as those which are held in position by atmospheric pressure &c. The cover is provided with a shaft d, which is pivoted at its ends b, c in the cover and is formed with a cranked middle portion f, an operating-bail g being secured to its ends b, c. Normally, the part f of the shaft lies on or near to the mouth of the vessel, and the bail lies on or around the cover. To remove the cover, the bail is lifted into a vertical position, as shown in Fig. 1, the part f, by bearing on the mouth of the vessel, causing the pivots b, c of the shaft to raise the cover. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 5, the shaft bears on a separate plate or cap l, which is adapted to form an airtight closure with the washer m. The shaft d, instead of being cranked, may be provided with eccentric pivots ; or, it may be replaced by eccentric or Z-shaped pieces carried by the ends of the bail g.
Patent GB-190210186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Crackers and in the Ornamentation or Display thereof, said Improvements being applicable also to Holders for use with or without Soufflets Suitable for Containing Sweetmeats, Ices or the like and for Table Decoration purposes.
Filed: 1902-05-02
Granted: 1903-05-02
Abstract: 10,186. Caley, F. W., and Caley & Son, A. J. May 2. Ornamental effects.-Crackers and holders for use with or without soufflets for containing sweetmeats, ices, &c., are provided with floral or artistic ornaments so that a set piece may be produced representing a fairy-glen, woodland, forest, or pastoral scene, for sale, display, or for table or other decoration. The usual cracker tube or envelope A is shown provided with flowers B and elves U. A ground of crimped paper or moss may be used. The ornaments may be made of paper, wool, pith, &c., and may be supported on wires or spiral springs for vibration. For scenic purposes the centrepiece A may be a dummy.
Patent GB-190212284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arc-light Projecting Apparatus, applicable for Illuminating Fountains.
Inventor: ENGELSMANN AUGUST
Filed: 1902-05-29
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 12,284. Engelsmann, A. May 29. Search-lights; coloured light, producing.-In a projecting-apparatus, applicable for illuminating a fountain, an arc lamp b is supported with the carbons in the axis of an annular parabolic reflector i, so that the lamp mechanism and the middle of the mirror are within the shadows cast by the carbons. Coloured glass sectors r, r<1>, r<2> are carried on an axial shaft by bevel gears k, and are revolved by a countershaft p, or an endless chain, and a motor B. Three sectors may be used, each covering a third of a circle, the upper sectors r<1>, r<2> revolving oppositely, and the lower one r at a different speed ; or four quadrantal glasses may be used. The apparatus is enclosed in a cylindrical casing A, with a glazed water-tight cover A' hinged on a socket g. A central water rose s<1> and side jets t are carried by two pipes m<1>, which can be turned aside on the socket g, and are supplied separately through this socket.
Patent GB-190213983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bearings of Tin Rollers for Driving Spindles of Spinning or Twisting Machines.
Inventor: HITCHON ALFRED
Filed: 1902-06-20
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 13,983. Hitchon, A. June 20. Tin rollers are provided with ball bearings constructed as shown in Fig. 1. Rings of balls E are held in grooves D on the tin-roller shaft C by flanged rings F, which also receive the end thrust on the shaft, the whole being enclosed in a capped pedestal A, B with recesses K to facilitate the circulation of the lubricant.
Patent GB-190215198-A (GB)
Title: Game Apparatus.
Inventor: RANSOM WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-07-08
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 15,198. Ranson, W. July 8. Drawings to Specification. Tennis, lawn and other; racquets; balls.-Relates more particularly to table-tennis apparatus, and consists in rendering it suitable for playing the game in the dark. The edges or other parts of the table, net, racquets, and the net posts are coated with luminous material, such as luminous paint. The ball may be coated or the material thereof mixed with luminous material, but it is preferably made of a transparent shell coated on the inside surface with luminous material. The luminous material may be applied to the table by means of strips of webbing, instead of to the table itself.
Patent GB-190217176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Door Checks
Inventor: HESSLER HILDING
Filed: 1902-08-02
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 17,176. Hessler, H., and Kron, G. Aug. 2. Door checks; door-closing apparatus.-A door - closer and check is provided with means to enable the door to close uniformly when subjected to air draughts in either direction. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the closing of the door by a spring a turns a threaded spindle c, raising a piston b, which compresses the air in the space d above it. The air escapes through a passage e into a small cylinder f with a passage g leading to a cone valve k, whence the air passes through a passage h to the lower side of the piston b. The piston F rests on a spring l, which yields when the compression increases, or extends as the compression falls owing to an increase or decrease in the speed of the door and thus closes or opens the valve k to keep the speed uniform. The cone is raised or lowered in the cylinder f to adjust the check to the weight of the door by turning a pin z engaging a projection 4 on the cone, the pin being clamped by a nut n acting on a collar on the pin. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the valve s is opened or closed by a piston o between the springs v, p, the compression of the spring p being adjusted by a sleeve y, and the valve opening by a screw x to suit the door.
Patent GB-190221287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chimney Tops
Inventor: HARRISON WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-09-30
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 21,287. Harrison, W. Sept. 30. Chimney tops.-Relates especially to tops for stacks having a number of flues A, the illustration indicating eight. On the ledge B round the stack a base-band C rests by a flange foot D, and supports, by a flange joint K, a dome E having a tapering neck F G, which is continued by pipes J coned successively one into another. The flange joint K between the base-band and dome is broken up by louvres L, M, and slots N may be formed in the base-band.
Patent GB-190228824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buffing and like Apparatus
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1902-12-30
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 28,824. Marks, G. C., [Electric Specialty Co.]. Dec. 30. Buffers; draw-gear.-Relates to apparatus in which the shocks are absorbed by subjecting a fluid to compression. The Specification describes the application to a railway vehicle. The links 8 connected to the draw-bar are pivoted to studs 5 formed on the plunger 3 and adapted to slide in slots 6 formed in the casting 7 bolted to the vehicle. The plunger 3 works in a cylinder 1, the ends of which contain glycerine, oil, or water, &c. and are connected by the bye-pass 10. Air pockets 11 of less capacity than the fluid-containing ends and having ports 12 are fitted at each end of the cylinder. Ordinary draw or buffing stresses compress the air in one of the pockets, and the usual spring action is obtained, whereas abnormal stresses force the plunger to near one of the ends of the cylinder until it closes the bye-pass and comes against a layer of incompressible fluid. In a modification, the bye-pass is formed axially in the plunger, and its ends are closed, when necessary by spring-controlled needle valves.
Patent GB-190301788-A (GB)
Title: Process of Reducing Fixed or Essential Oils or other Fatty Substances into a Dry Powder by a New and Simplified Method.
Inventor: LOEFFLER GEORGE BERTHOLD
Filed: 1903-01-24
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 1788. Loeffler, G. B. Jan. 24. Essential oils; solidifying oils; fats and fatty oils.-In order to obtain fixed or essential oils or any fatty matter in the form of a powder, the substances are treated with suitable absorbing- bases, such as sugar, dextrin, casein, soda, potash, magnesia, lime, and similar bodies, or their salts or chemical combinations, but preferably with sodium or magnesium carbonate or magnesia, and then exposed to the action of superheated steam until the combination of the substance and the base is complete. The product is then transferred to a vacuum apparatus and evaporated to dryness, after which it is allowed to cool and may then be powdered.
Patent GB-190307152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tents and Marquees.
Inventor: HEWER CHARLES HAMBLIN
Filed: 1903-03-27
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 7152. Hewer, C. H. March 27. Tents. - In order to compensate for variations in the tension on the canvas and guy-ropes, a tent-pole is provided with a n automatic variable connection, consisting of a fixed socket b, a spring d pressing on the lower end of the pole a, and a screw l and nut h for adjusting the initial tension. A ferrule e, fitted to the lower end of the pole, carries three guiding- pins f engaging grooves in the socket ; the nut h works between the flanges of a collar k secured to the pole. The screw l is made in two parts clamped below a shoulder n on the socket. The device may be applied to the top of the pole, and the socket may be provided with a flanged spike.
Patent GB-190316304-A (GB)
Title: A New Process of Treating House and other Refuse for Making or Converting it into Substances of Commercial Utility.
Inventor: CHARLTON THOMAS GARDHOUSE
Filed: 1903-07-24
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 16,304. Charlton, T. G. July 24. Refuse, treating; excremental matters, treating; calcining.-Dust-bin refuse, factory sweepings, farmyard or other manure, offal, excreta., and garbage of every description, are subjected to destructive distillation in retorts or ovens, the volatile products driven off being led to a hydraulic main, where tar and ammoniacal liquors condense, and then to condensers and scrubbers, for extracting the ammonia, the remaining gases being further purified and used for heating and illuminating purposes, or conveyed to the furnaces and burnt. The tar obtained is distilled for the production of pitch, oils, &c., and the ammoniacal liquor may be treated to obtain ammonia liquor, ammonium sulphate, &c. The residue of carbon or charcoal left in the retorts may be used in the furnaces, or for absorption or filtering purposes, or it may be sorted, ground, and mixed with pitch, tar, or other hydrocarbons, &c., and made into briquettes for use as fuel.